UAA is the premier university in the heart of Alaska's largest city with campuses throughout Southcentral Alaska. Where culture, innovation and adventure converge, the unique locations provide unparalleled access to industry connections, Arctic research, outdoor recreation and more, facilitating once-in-a-lifetime experiences, groundbreaking education and impactful careers.
UAA offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs that consistently prepare students for success after graduation. State-of-the-art classroom instruction and hands-on learning collide in UAA's innovative academic programs, which feature unique courses that train students to lead Alaska into the future.
Learn more about admissions processes, taking classes, tour UAA in-person or virtually, and find out more about financial aid. The Office of Financial Aid is available to offer support and advice so you can make informed decisions regarding college funding options. The Enrollment Services Center offers virtual and walk-in appointments to help students apply; get help with financial aid, scholarships, and more.
From 13 competitive NCAA teams to recreation and intramural and club sports, students have the opportunity to excel in athletics at every level. The Alaska Airlines Center and Seawolf Sports Complex offer recreation as well as hosting community events and concerts. Students can take advantage of cheering for SeawolfNation with free tickets to many games.
UAA is a hub for cutting-edge theoretical and applied research in health, engineering, and the physical and social sciences. In nearly every discipline, undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to join research teams and collaborate with experienced faculty mentors.
Explore the wide variety of services and resources available at UAA to help promote your academic and personal success and well-being. From academic advising to student clubs and residence life, we're here to help you have an amazing university experience.
UAA is located in the ancestral homelands of the Dena'ina, Ahtna, Alutiiq/Sugpiak, and Eyak/dAXunhyuu Peoples. Alaska Native academic programs at UAA provide an in-depth perspective on contemporary languages, cultures, history, politics, art, governments and corporations. Alaska Native student support programs provide centers for belonging across UAA.
March 27, 2024
On Monday, April 1st, the Office of the Bursar will be closed until 1 p.m. during system maintenance. Student account payments may be made 24/7 in UAOnline. Departmental deposits may be placed in the drop box outside ESH 102.
Student Health and Counseling currently has COVID vaccines. Faculty and staff are eligible to receive COVID vaccines. Please call 907-786-4050 to make an appointment for a COVID vaccine if desired. The specific type of vaccine will be dependent upon those vaccines on hand and staff can review when you call!
March 26, 2024
Greetings, Seawolf Family! It's that time of year again - the University of Alaska Giving Day is here, and I hope you will be part of it!
March 25, 2024
Dr. Paddy Sullivan, director of the Environment and Natural Resource Institute at UAA, recently teamed up with researchers from Alaska Pacific University and Amherst College on a study funded by the National Science Foundation and published in the journal Science.
March 21, 2024
In honor of Women's History Month, the Women's and Gender’s Studies Program and the Department of Political Science are proud to present this year's William H. Seward lecture.
March 20, 2024
Visit the voting portal to cast your vote in the UAA Parking Services Photography Contest! Voting portal open now until March 29, 2024.
Join the UAA community for the second annual UAA Climate Change Conference, hosted by the Combat Climate Change Club (C4)!
March 13, 2024
Commencement season is approaching and we need your help to celebrate our students' years of hard work and academic success!
March 12, 2024
Faculty, you are invited to participate in UAA's Spring 2024 Commencement and Graduate Degree Hooding Ceremonies. Please RSVP by April 26.
University Marketing and Communications (UMAC) is currently looking for faculty members who have recently published a book or academic article to feature on UAA’s news site, Green & Gold News, and in a new feature in UAA Monthly, Scholarly Chronicles: Faculty Voices in Print.